Undergraduate Certificate in Food BioScience in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University

Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus provides Atlantic Canada's sole Food Bioscience Certificate program. Globally, we're witnessing a transition from undernutrition to excessive calorie intake with poor nutritional balance, leading to numerous health issues. This program emphasizes practical laboratory experience, equipping students with skills to address major global food challenges. You'll master methods for analyzing food components (including bioactives and antioxidants), study government policies, and take essential food safety classes - all preparing you for diverse career paths in the food sector.

With an existing bachelor's degree, this post-graduate specialization will prepare you for roles in both commercial and research settings focused on creating, manufacturing, promoting, and evaluating innovative food and dietary supplement products. Canada's current market conditions make this an ideal moment to acquire expertise in cutting-edge food and nutraceutical science fields. The certificate also serves as valuable preparation for those considering advanced studies across various scientific disciplines.

Admission requires a Bachelor of Science or equivalent in natural or applied life sciences, with a minimum 3.0 CGPA during the final two undergraduate years. Students who've completed equivalent coursework may receive up to six credit hours toward the certificate requirements.